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53185 Wisconsin Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 65 students in 53185, WI (there are 7 public schools, serving 2,844 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in 53185, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The top ranked private schools in 53185, WI include St. Peters Lutheran School & Rainbow Preschool and St. Thomas Aquinas Preschool.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
67% of private schools in 53185, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked 53185 Wisconsin Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Peters Lutheran School & Rainbow Preschool
St. Peters Lutheran School & Rainbow Preschool
Gr: PK-8 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
145 South 6th St
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 534-6066
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St. Thomas Aquinas Preschool Photo
St. Thomas Aquinas Preschool
Gr: PK | 20 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
302 S 2nd St
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 534-2255
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Map of Hillside School At Lakeview
Hillside School At Lakeview
Gr: 2-12 | 20 students
Special Education School
1701 Sharp Rd
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 534-7297
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 53185, WI?
The top ranked private schools in 53185, WI include St. Peters Lutheran School & Rainbow Preschool and St. Thomas Aquinas Preschool.
How many private schools are located in 53185?
3 private schools are located in 53185.
What percentage of students in 53185 go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in 53185 are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 53185?
67% of private schools in 53185 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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